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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1921

Page

11

Setzer Probate Hearing Set for June 3

In the will of Alice Setzer widow of Henry Setzer Bridgeport official, most of the estate goes to institutions due to no close relatives. A hospital memorial and library gifts, including 5000 for Perrys Setzer memorial bed funds, 7000 for a hospital bed, and 3500 to the public library, reflect a broad use for charitable aims.

Bridgeport’ Hospital Inte Alice Setzer Henry Seteer Bridgeport Hospital Meler da Perry Jerusha Perry Testatrix Eclesiastical Society of the Park Street Ail Perrys Setzer S Deca Jd Alice C Setzer Set

Letters of Natalie at weekend cabin visit sparks nostalgia

The writer recalls a weekend at a Brooklawn area cabin near the Lawrence and Saugeen Rivers in Nova Scotia, describing the scenery, birds, and riverside paths. She notes budgeting for furniture purchases in Bridgeport, saving plans, and preparing for a family move, with reflections on purchases, hair care, and laundry services. She plans an outing to Lane's candy shop with the boys and Edith, hoping to buy Jollypops.

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Will of Suza Davenport Probate Hearing in Bridgeport

Suza Davenport, a longtime colored maid of Bridgeport, left a $460 monthly wage legacy. The Bridgeport Trust Company named executor as probate proceedings set for June to admit the will. Residing at 12 East Washington Avenue, she was active in Park Street Congregational Church for 47 years and supported the needy before death.

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Closing Dance Reception At Seaside Institute

Miss Isabel Pillars, noted dancer of Bridge Hart, will be two soloists at Elise Frances Brooks Careswell's school of dancing closing reception. The event Friday afternoon at Seaside Institute features two-part program with folk and imaginative dances, plus several pupil performers.

Isabel Pillars Bridge Hart Elise ‘Frances Brooks Careswell Fenr Seaside Institute Lillian Jai Pegey Fletcher Vivian Shaw Ruth Grondquist Hazel le Nes (Pant Jillian Stein Elaine Pratt Emily Qarsen Lillian Cone Hazel Hunt Mildred Zallinger Perina Clara Peprina Ruth Pearl Liscomb Plora Kirchner Frances Paddock Viola Veroneke Sophia Patt Iss Elizabeth Trane Gyorke

League of Voters Organized in Connecticut

The legislative committee of the Connecticut League of Women Voters is formed with chairmen from seven standing committees aligned to national league groups. Members include Hazel R. Porter Terryville chairing American citizenship and others from Newington New Haven Waterbury Hartford and Storrs. The Legislative Bulletin will be issued soon after adjournment of the legislature with a likely delayed release due to a recess next week.

Connecticut League of Women Voters Ita League Hazel R. Porter Terryvilla Mary C. Wriles Newington Women In Industry Percy Walden New Haven Arthur L. Corbin Logia Hygiene M. Ostella Sprague Storrs Susan C. O'Neill Waterbury Morrison BR. Wreeman Hartford

May Day Pageant Delights Stratford Audience

The May Day pageant at Honeyspot School Stratford drew a large crowd Friday night. Pupils designed costumes and staged the show with Mrs H H Brown and assistants guiding the performances. Cast included Astrum John ikochkoa Arthur Shogren George Oates Stephen Kubichko Antoinette Di Palma Cono Stavola James Courteney James McNammara Theodore Gilvestro Alla Leko Mar Samara Laurence Di Donato Garfolie James Marrimace Krumwiede Joseph Wiedock Peter Kserger Carolin Wilson and Bilsie Bus Buck.

Margaret J. Maidboy Honeyspat Stratford Pic Hoors H. H Brown M Astrum Jiphnikochkoa Arthur Shogren George Oates Stephen Kubichko Antoin Atte di Palma Cono Stavola James Courteney James McNammara Theodore Gilvestro Alla Leko Mar Samara Laurence di Donato Garfolie James Marrimace Krumwiede Joseph Wiedock Peter Kserger Carolin Wilson Bilsie Bus Buck

Personal notes from town events and weddings

Local residents share weekend trips at Mt Tom Lake and Boston wedding plans for Ruth Powell Provense Pogue. Attendees include Beatrice Stevens and Charles Emerson. others return from Wilmington and New Haven. Community notices cover club meetings, nursing committee plans, sewing circle, and a hospital appendicitis surgery with stable recovery.

Schools May Use Coke as Well as Coal This Winter

A special Board of Education meeting is set for this evening at 7 30 to discuss heating the schools this year. The board will consider using coke along with coal and whether to seek bids now rather than later in the year.

Board of Education

New York begins next year license plate production

Work is underway in New York State to manufacture automobile license plates for next year. About eight hundred fifty thousand sets will be produced. The operation is being carried out by prisoners at Auburn Penitentiary.

New York State Yyjat Auburn

Miss Agnes Marsh to Receive Degree from Columbia

Bridgeport residents celebrate Miss Agnes Lewis Marsh daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Marsh as she earns a Master of Arts in Physical Education from Columbia University. She previously earned a T.G.A. and studied dancing at the Shalit school in New York, with plans to teach during summer. Her sister Lucille Marsh earned Columbia an elocution degree and teaches at Smith College. The two sisters and their mother plan to attend Barnard Alumnae events in New York praised for their scholarly and artistic achievements.

John Istwin Bond Bridgeport Hos Charlotte Marsh Mrr Buckingham Marsh Colorado Avenue New York Bridgeport Agnes Lewis Marsh Walter ED Marsh Colum Who University Tomortmvy Marsh Kabl Mise Mareh Shalit School At Dancing New York Cty Columbia Misa Lucille Marsh Smith Colege Orthampton Atass Barnard College

Trucker Sued Over Stratford Woman's Death

The M and 8 Trucking Company of the Bronx is a defendant in four suits seeking $20,000 each after a Stamford collision last Saturday killed Mrs. Carrie Boyer of Stratford and injured four others. One New York truck was attached in Stamford, the other sent to carry groceries. Driver John Archer faces $2,000 bond for a June 6 hearing. The Ford touring car carrying Stratford residents left Stratford for Newark, New Jersey, when a seven ton truck reportedly lost a drive chain on the bridge, swerved and struck the Ford. Mrs Boyer was ejected and died on impact.

Gleason Avenue Bronx Stamford Carrie 6. Boyer St. of Stratford John B. Archer Phelan Micha O'Brien Windsor Avenue Stretford Boyer Ka Pan Harry BD. Hill Wood Avenue Stratford Newark N. J Ford Smatley

Accident Victim William Mrany Dies in Magre Street Shed

An accident on Magre Street left William Mrany among the injured. the incident resulted in the death of the woman who died near the shed.

William Mrany Magre Street

Stratford Woman Injured as Man Dislocates Hip

Stratford man sustains a dislocated hip and possible internal injuries while his wife Mrs Gladys Meany is at his side. Mrs Anna La Pah 95 Wood Avenue Stratford sister of Mrs Gis- unidentified due to truncated text.

Stratford Gladys Meany Anna la Pah Wood Avenue Gis

Bridgeport Notice of Injuries Missing Full Context

Fragmentary OCR mentions Harry D. Hill of Wood Avenue Stratford and a nephew of Mrs. Le Pan with severe lacerations and internal injuries. Details, dates, and actions are unreadable. cannot determine incident or responsible party from the fragment.

Tave Herbal Bridgeport Harry D. Hill Wood Avenue Stratford

Sale of Sheeting in Strong Heavy Qualities

Advertisement notes sale of unbleached sheeting in widths 40 inches 60 inches and 81 inches with stated prices 121 percent for 40 inch, 35 cents for 60 inch, and 39 cents for 81 inch.

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